In Reply to: RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs posted by merlinus on April 6, 2015 at 11:21:24:
Though your opening post hints at burning files onto a cd, you later clarified your intentions to the possibility of downloading 24 bit files. Is it worth it? That is up to you now isn't it. You can always try before you buy. There are many free files online where you can download some classical stuff and see if it floats your boat. I have a rule of thumb but I don't always follow it. Basically, as long as a file is not corrupt, music files are only as good as it's mastering. Just as any other recorded music. If I am satisfied with that I tend to purchase high resolution files for the sake of musical enjoyment in comparison to a CD or 16/44 file. And for the OCD among us, I tend to avoid loud music, as in loudness war terror.
For a good reference as to which albums (cd, vinyl, files) have good dynamic range and those that are ear bleeds try this link: http://dr.loudness-war.info/
Edits: 04/08/15
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